Ministry of Education of New Zealand Looking for Project Coordinator at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

• Permanent
• Be part of a newly formed Design group leading transformational programmes within the education sector

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

The Project Coordinator | Kairuruku provides end to end support to the Design group’s work programme to achieve the group’s goals. They will work within and across the teams within the Design Group to monitor progress and delivery, provide advice on the alignment of key work programmes, manage Enterprise system tools, and provide ‘hands on’ project support.

• Coordinate and prepare planning and reporting across programmes and teams with the Design group.
• Provide support for budget management and financial reporting across the key programmes
• Actively monitor progress against delivery, identify inconsistencies and opportunities to provide additional guidance and support, and escalate problems to the Project Manager and Programme Manager

For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description

Salary range: $71,858 – $86,939 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• The ability to purchase extra days leave
• A range of employee network groups
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Mōhou ake | About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• will use their initiative and be part of a team working on key priorities within education
• can create strong relationships that help you get the job done
• is able to prioritise and manage multiple pieces of work at once
• be organised and look ahead to support the team with planning their work and priorities

You may have project or programme management experience/qualifications, or be willing to work towards those.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

You will also demonstrate:

• an ability to work effectively with a range of tools including Microsoft products
• drive and a willingness to be part of a team
• flexibility and adaptability to respond to changes within the projects and programmes we lead

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau. To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.

For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.

Our team supports the Design group within Te Pae Aronui to deliver on complex programmes and projects within the Design phase of delivery. The Design Group leads the design of services, supports and operational policies that support, enable and create the best educational outcomes for ākonga and whānau. It brings together, service design, leading the development of principles, frameworks and practice that can be used in a repeatable and systematic way across initiatives and programmes, putting people at the heart of what we do.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply’ button below. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you’d like to share about your cultural identity. We’re keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

You are also welcome to reach out to Clare Lawrence, Programme Manager Service Design Programmes for more information at [email protected].

Applications close Midnight – Sunday 23 July 2023

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.